A timeless love story about two American teenagers and their struggle to find both love and an individual identity in a grown-up world. Ryan is 18 and a very talented musician. Four years ago he came out as a transgender person and began the difficult transformation from girl to boy. Now Ryan has fallen head over heels in love with the beautiful and enigmatic Alexis. However, her parents' attitude towards their relationship forces Alexis to make the heartbreaking choice between her family and the man she loves.
| Original title | Songs for Alexis |
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| Danish title | Songs for Alexis |
| Keywords | Young people, Relationship, Love, Transgender, Sex change, Musicians, USA |
| Director | Elvira Lind |
| Producer | Julie E. Pedersen, Anne Sofie Hansen-Skovmoes |
| Director of Photography | Elvira Lind, Sturla Brandth Grøvlen |
| Editor | Adam Nielsen |
| Appearance | Alexis Ann, Ryan Cassata, Fran Cassata |
| Production country | Denmark |
| International sales | Copenhagen Bombay Sales ApS |
| Danish festival release | 07.11.2014, Bremen Cinema |
| Online release | 12.10.2015 |
| Danish rating | Allowed for all |
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| Production company | Copenhagen Bombay |
| With support from | Det Danske Filminstitut |
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Direction |
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| Direction | Elvira Lind |
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| Producer | Julie E. Pedersen |
| Producer | Anne Sofie Hansen-Skovmoes |
| Executive producer | Sarita Christensen |
| Line producer | Signe Birkegaard Pedersen |
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Cinematography |
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| Cinematographer | Elvira Lind |
| Cinematographer | Sturla Brandth Grøvlen |
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Editing |
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| Editor | Adam Nielsen |
| Pilot editor | Christophe V. Dolcerocca |
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Appearance |
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| Appearance | Alexis Ann |
| Appearance | Ryan Cassata |
| Appearance | Fran Cassata |
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